Business Civil Litigation

Texas law firm litigates on behalf of your businessIf you engage in commerce, sooner or later you are almost certain to encounter a dispute with a client or contractor that you’ll need outside help to resolve. At The Cunningham Law Firm, attorney Scott D. Cunningham and his staff have been assisting businesses since 2000 through alternative dispute resolution and civil court trials in state and federal courts. They have the knowledge and experience to help your business in cases related to:

Antitrust, unfair practices and trade regulation violations

Banking and creditor issues, including lender liability

Breach of contract

Breach of warranty

Business torts

Construction law

Environmental law

Insurance

Products liability

Professional liability

Real estate

Securities

Toxic tort

Intellectual property, including copyright and trademark infringement

Partnership and shareholder disputes

Recovery from breach of contractWhen a party to a contract fails to perform, he damages the other business. This damage often goes beyond the immediate inconvenience of getting less than promised by the contract. The breach can also cost you future profits if you are unable to serve your clients as a result. The skilled attorneys at The Cunningham Law Firm can help you achieve the best legal remedy for a breach of contract, such as:

Attorney fees and costs – amounts available only if the contract expressly states they are recoverable

Liquidated damages – amounts specified in the contract that are payable for particular breaches, such as late or substandard performance

Specific performance – court order requiring the breaching party to fulfill the terms of the contract

Punitive damages – penalty for a party’s objectionable behavior, meant to punish the breaching party and discourage other parties from acting in a similar manner

Rescission – cancellation of the contract, with both sides excused from further performance and payments made under the contract returned

Reformation – change in the terms of the contract when the court believes there was an honest misunderstanding by the parties about what was to be performed

Affordable alternatives to a civil suitThe cost of traditional litigation can easily exceed the amount of the contract. Fortunately there are various means of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration, which are less costly and quicker than civil lawsuits, but can deliver the same remedies. Our skilled negotiators have successfully represented clients in arbitration and mediation hearings, and have settled lawsuits prior to trial, saving our clients expenses and getting their businesses back on track.Contact a dependable Houston law firm to get your business moving again.If your business has been damaged by someone else’s conduct, you need to take action. Delaying the exercise of your rights could mean losing them. Recovering damages could make the difference between profitability and insolvency for your company. Contact The Cunningham Law Firm online or call us at 713-273-8950 to schedule an appointment.